New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge had a quiet All-Star appearance this year as he went hitless in the American League’s 5-3 victory over the National League. Regardless, Judge managed to hog significant limelight pre and post game with his unmatched aura and distinctive presence.
That being said, Yankee captain Aaron Judge fulfilled his duties as a starting center fielder to the best of his capacity. He was also interviewed during the game, where he heaped heavy praise on the two-way superstar from LA Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani. He lauded Ohtani’s resilience in the aftermath of a major Tommy John surgery.
Aaron Judge In Awe Of Shohei Ohtani’s Endurance!
At the recently concluded All-Star game, New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge expressed his admiration for Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way sensation, who continues to excel on the field despite recently undergoing surgery. Both players made it to the respective All-Star lineup owing to their phenomenal performance with the bat. Meanwhile, for Ohtani, who signed the league’s costliest $700 million contract this off-season, the season was challenging as he was coming back from a Tommy John surgery. While he isn’t allowed to pitch for the entire year, Ohtani continued to up his game in the batter’s box. He is hitting .316 with 29 home runs, 69 RBIs, and 1.036 OPS this season in his first year with the Dodgers.
Meanwhile, Aaron Judge was in awe of Shohei Ohtani’s resilience. He revealed that playing at such a high level, coming after Tommy John surgery is an incredible feat achieved by Ohtani. “If you just consider what he has done this year, recovering from a Tommy John surgery, it’s just incredible,” Aaron Judge said. Shortly after Judge’s praise, Ohtani smoked a 400-feet home run to add the first runs on the board for the National League. Having said that, Judge’s praise for Ohtani underscores the mutual respect among elite players. Acknowledging the challenges and achievements of fellow athletes fosters a sense of camaraderie and appreciation within the baseball community. By recognizing Ohtani’s achievements, Yankees captain Aaron Judge sets an example for his teammates and fans about the importance of acknowledging and celebrating others’ successes.
Juan Soto Joins Judge To Hold Ohtani To High Regards!
Meanwhile, Aaron Judge’s Yankee teammate Juan Soto also showered admiration for Shohei Ohtani at the All-Star media event. He was asked to reveal his dream teammate outside of his current organization and he chose Ohtani. Soto added how the two way player is an incredible talent and that he would love to share the clubhouse with him if given a chance in the future.
However, since both the players have landed in different leagues, Juan Soto admitted that playing with Shohei Ohtani is just a pipe dream. Nonetheless, with Soto’s free agency on the horizon, nothing is off the table. The LA Dodgers can make a move for Soto in 2025 off-season and give a tough competition to the New York Yankees who are struggling with finances.
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